Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 5.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Baja California
Country overviewMexico
M2.9 Earthquake near 12 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 12 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX (Mexico) on October 27, 2025 at 00:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
c6227843fc9f07e5c48146d0532b3ccd82ab7b30
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 00:41:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.60850,
-115.70500
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Salton Buttes
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